With schlumberger cutting my salary by 30%, no bonus and I am up to me eyes in debt with a new house, my child is ill with big medical bills and an expensive car I bought just before the downturn I may have no option but to accept this offer. I know... — read more
Why is Gould back ?
Just wondering why our x CEO is back ? Seems the board may have some doubts about Paal and the transformation......
Leaders who care?
Was once on a flight with Mr. P--poo and, while he sat in first class,his family sat in the back. Is your ego so big that your family is something less than you???
Even an OPEC deal with Russia can not get the price above $55 - what really is the future? {opinions please}
I do not see a great future in oil, with the growth in renewables and the investment in renewables, the UK is planning a pilot scheme to harness tidal power. A new technology that could provide 10% of the UK electricity in the future. Second it seems... — read more
Sending jobs outside of us and trump
I wonder if sending software to Pune India and procurement to Bogota Colombia will slow with trump in or continue. Thoughts?
If we are all the same company why do we have different policies?
We are training some guy from Houston and every few hours they go outside for a smoke break. Our plant doesn't allow smoke breaks, we work a 10 hour shift with a 30 min lunch break. we told the guys from Houston that they aren't allow to go out and... — read more
How will slb hire when things turn around?
How will slb hire when things turn around? Will they call back people that were laid off or hire fresh grads? Iam a senior ME that was laid off and still looking. Eventhough the culture was crap, I loved the pay and benefits. If not slb, is there a... — read more
Question: What got us here won't get us there?
If we are able to identify the beginning and end of a change, we can manage the transition zone better with the aim to minimize its duration. This is not easy to do, but it is always worth thinking about when embarking on a change. Have you ever... — read more
What's next for all the legacy Smith employees?
With Christmas over and yards painted, what now before the campus gardening season begins? What can they safely do unsupervised without screwing up??
Fat Cat Wednesday - Directors have already earned your annual salary in 3.5 days
Top bosses will have earned more by midday on Wednesday than typical workers earn in the entire year, the High Pay Centre think tank has said. Branded as "Fat Cat Wednesday" Will Paal and the team award themselves another great year or will he at... — read more
To the people asking g about lesSSN monet at another job.
I stayed and passed up a great job, better hours for less money, because I felt a loyalty and the greed that this gs are gonna pick up. They fired the most experienced guys in my field, my boss, coworkers etc. They had retirements thanks God. These... — read more
Baker Hughes is ringing in the new year by celebrating the death is Smith Bits Ponca City.
Congratulations Schlumberger for doing in just a few years what we couldn't do in 50. Those Ponca City folds have been a thorn in our azzes for too long. RIP Smith Ponca
Thinking to resign
I've made it through all of these layoffs. Now I found a job I've been searching for. Completely different from oil & gas. Matches well with my intellectual interests, preferred location for me and family, preferred business type & work environment... — read more
Managers and HR, what was going through your mind during the final kick-out meeting?
I know many of you have been lurking on this web site. So, why don’t you come out and tell us your side of the story? How did you feel about watching your colleagues and team members whose careers were about to be destroyed in front of your eyes?... — read more
Does Paal K. deserve his JAN 16th 2017 performance Stock bonus - part II
Lots of great comments on the previous thread, any more additions are welcome. Dude banks 18 mil salary and 5-6 mil each JAN with SLB shares - does he deserve that? Stock holders and Chairs read this, please comment your feelings......
SLB management, HR, and transformation, congratulations! You did it again this year!
Just like last year, you were again able to destroy so many careers and families this year. I give you a big hand for your astounding achievements in 2016. I don't have any doubt that you will succeed again in the following year too. You should be... — read more
Thoughts on the Florence Kentucky MI Swaco manufacturing plant.
I have only been with this company for little time but seem to me it very badly managed. Much worse than other Schlumberger location. I'm told it used to be very better. Think I made big mistake coming here. Please give your thoughts.
If the following describes you, get the hell out of Schlumberger! Otherwise, you will be the next target of "transformation".
Senior engineer with NO management role 6 digit salary Having an illusion that good performance review in the past would save your a-- Thinking your manager is your true buddy Expecting things will get better in 2017
What does severance package look like?
Anyone have any insight on what the package consists of in relation to years of service?
What are the common factors of ...
SLB management, transformation, HR, and SETC ?
What is your expectation on 2016 Q4 earnings call and SLB business in 2017?
I know I will hear “the worst is behind us” sxxx again and blaming poor performance on Cameron as a bonus. Also, ridiculous transformation will continue with perhaps another round of engage to excel?